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Soccer.com and Adidas are bringing an Official World Cup Watch Party to Durham tomorrow, Friday, June 12, from 8–11 pm o...
06/11/2026

Soccer.com and Adidas are bringing an Official World Cup Watch Party to Durham tomorrow, Friday, June 12, from 8–11 pm on the American To***co Campus lawn (300 Blackwell Street).

Cheer on Team USA as they take on Paraguay while enjoying exclusive giveaways, soccer merchandise, custom event gear, interactive fan experiences, and food and drinks from your favorite ATC restaurants.

Admission is FREE so bring your own chairs or blankets and join fellow fans for an exciting matchday celebration.

Enjoy a FREE Summer Music Series under the setting sun at the American To***co Campus (318 Blackwell Street).These outdo...
06/10/2026

Enjoy a FREE Summer Music Series under the setting sun at the American To***co Campus (318 Blackwell Street).

These outdoor concerts features local acts and music from jazz to bluegrass to rock with food & drinks available for purchase so bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
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Justin Edwards & Luke Shamblin
Eastern NC’s own Acoustic Roots
Friday, June 12
6 pm – 8pm

The concert will be followed by the official FIFA World Cup Watch Party at 8 pm which is also FREE.
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Jake Richter Jazz Band
Durham’s own Jazz Quartet
Friday, July 24
6:30 pm – 9 pm
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Covered in Jam
Raleigh’s own rock, funk, and groove cover band
Friday, July 31
6 pm – 9 pm

Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.05 billion budget on Monday that includes a 2.5-cent property tax ...
06/10/2026

Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.05 billion budget on Monday that includes a 2.5-cent property tax increase.

For a home valued at $400,000, the increase is expected to add about $100 per year in property taxes.

The budget also includes a $14.55 million funding increase for Durham Public Schools and a 2% cost-of-living raise for Durham County employees.

The new fiscal year runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Don’t miss FREE Durham Hunger Day kicking off TODAY Sunday June 7 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Durham Central Park (501 Foster...
06/07/2026

Don’t miss FREE Durham Hunger Day kicking off TODAY Sunday June 7 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Durham Central Park (501 Foster Street).

This year’s theme is “Nourishing Neighbors”. All are welcome to FREE food, giveaways, non-perishables, and much more.

Enjoy live entertainment, family activities, bounce house, and discover resources and organizations working to tackle food insecurity in Durham.

06/06/2026

Near fatal crash this morning, June 6, at Cars & Coffee Morrisville when a woman plowed into attendees, narrowly missing a motorcyclist.

Cars & Coffee is a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts at Page Road in Durham.

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FREE healthy meals NOW available all summer long for kids and teens (18 and under) throughout Durham County and all of N...
06/04/2026

FREE healthy meals NOW available all summer long for kids and teens (18 and under) throughout Durham County and all of North Carolina.

No pre-registration, no applications, and no proof of income needed.

Summer meal sites offer eat on-site, meals to-go, and delivery:

1) Visit the site finder at https://summermeals4nckids.org

2) Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (Spanish)

If you don’t want Duke Energy to raise your rates again for the next two years: 2027 (+12%) and 2028 (+4%) —- take these...
06/02/2026

If you don’t want Duke Energy to raise your rates again for the next two years: 2027 (+12%) and 2028 (+4%) —- take these two actions including the public hearing tomorrow, Wednesday night.

In 2025, Duke Energy already posted $5B in record profits — an increase of over $400 million from 2024.

1) Speak at the public hearing tomorrow, Wednesday June 3 at 7:00 pm at the Durham County Courthouse (501 South Dillard Street)

2) Submit a written consumer statement to the NC Utilities Commission at https://ncuc.gov/contactus.html using docket number E-7, Sub 1329

The Carolina Hurricanes just announced Stanley Cup Final Watch Parties at Lenovo Center for both Home and Away Games 1, ...
06/02/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes just announced Stanley Cup Final Watch Parties at Lenovo Center for both Home and Away Games 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.

🌀 HOME GAMES 🌀

Screens will be set up on the South Plaza of Lenovo Center for fans who don’t have tickets to the game. The Watch Party for Game 1 will feature a pregame concert from Brothers Osborne at 5:30 pm. Food/drink options available for purchase. Outside food and beverages, chairs, weapons and illegal substances are not permitted. No ticket is required for the Hurricanes Watch party, but fans must pay for parking.

• G1: Tue, June 2, 8 pm — Vegas at Carolina
• G2: Thu, June 4, 8 pm — Vegas at Carolina

🌀 AWAY GAMES 🌀

Watch the games on the videoboard inside Lenovo Center. Selected discounted concession items will be available for purchase. Tickets to the away game Hurricanes Watch Parties are $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. Tickets can be purchased by the general public starting at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, and Season Ticket Members are eligible for a presale at 1:00 pm. Parking will be free.

• G3: Sat, June 6, 8 pm — Carolina at Vegas
• G4: Tues, June 9, 8 pm — Carolina at Vegas
• G6: Sun, June 14, 8 pm — Carolina at Vegas (if need)

05/31/2026

HIT & RUN ALERT — Do you recognize the driver of this black Lexus with NC dealer plate #191044?

This morning, Sunday May 31, around 10:30 the driver was driving erratically south on NC-55 through the I-40 underpass before striking the rear corner of a bright blue Honda and leaving the scene.

Our contributor reported this to police, but have not yet been contacted to provide additional information or footage.

We encourage drivers to do the right thing and take responsibility.

Sent to us by a contributor.

The Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final frenzy is officially underway.Tickets went on sale at 3 pm today, and nearly 5...
05/31/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final frenzy is officially underway.

Tickets went on sale at 3 pm today, and nearly 50,000 fans found themselves in the queue hoping to score a seat.

If you missed out, be prepared to pay up. Resale prices are already soaring, with nosebleed seats for $2,000 and rinkside tickets approaching $12,000.

Here’s the STANLEY CUP FINAL schedule:

• Game 1: Vegas at Carolina, 8 pm ET, Tue, June 2 (ABC)
• Game 2: Vegas at Carolina, 8 pm ET, Thu, June 4 (ABC)
• Game 3: Carolina at Vegas, 8 pm ET, Sat, June 6 (ABC)
• Game 4: Carolina at Vegas, 8 pm ET, Tue, June 9 (ABC)
• Game 5: Vegas at Carolina, 8 pm ET, Thu, June 11 (ABC) (if necessary)
• Game 6: Carolina at Vegas, 8 pm ET, Sun, June 14 (ABC) (if necessary)
• Game 7: Vegas at Carolina, 8 pm ET, Wed, June 17 (ABC) (if necessary)

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